President Trump expressed his grief over the passing of Herman Cain.
Trump said he had spoken with Cain’s wife Gloria and his children, Vincent and Melanie, on Thursday afternoon. The president called Cain, who was the co-chairman of Black Voices for Trump, a “great man” and an “American patriot.”
“My friend Herman Cain, a Powerful Voice of Freedom and all that is good, passed away this morning. Herman had an incredible career and was adored by everyone that ever met him, especially me. He was a very special man, an American Patriot, and great friend,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
“I just got off the phone with his amazing wife Gloria, daughter, Melanie, and son Vincent to express my deepest condolences to the entire family. @FLOTUS Melania and I loved Herman Cain, a great man. Herman, Rest In Peace!” he added.
…the phone with his amazing wife Gloria, daughter, Melanie, and son Vincent to express my deepest condolences to the entire family. @FLOTUS Melania and I loved Herman Cain, a great man. Herman, Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/GNUf5jHjX0
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2020
Cain died on Thursday after being infected with the coronavirus at the age of 74.
